EG4 6000 XP Inverter Complete Installation, Testing, and Review.

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@mdunbar04
@mdunbar04 2 ай бұрын
This has to be the best test/explanation of the EG4 6K on KZbin. 👍
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@jameshiggins4656
@jameshiggins4656 2 ай бұрын
I installed this 6000xp about a year ago. I have had absolutely no issues with it. I use it to power my shop. I use 30kw eg4 batteries with a single 4k array. I prefer to monitor it on my phone via web browser vs the app because I can zoom in to see better and you have more options using the web interface.
@bobwollard9105
@bobwollard9105 2 ай бұрын
Evan, that was really interesting. Thanks for letting us witness your testing. Looks like a really good system. Looking forward to the next video.
@ToddDesiato
@ToddDesiato 14 күн бұрын
Damn, that thing is loud! If that were my garage, the noise would drive me nuts.
@stevemartinez6757
@stevemartinez6757 2 ай бұрын
Being an electrical/electronics geek myself, I find this channel quite interesting. I would have so much fun installing and testing like you did.
@terrycastor8299
@terrycastor8299 2 ай бұрын
At this rate you may convince me to install something similar, though not nearly as large, for our home, Evan. The system you’ve designed is definitely well thought out and at first blush bulletproof. Great video. I still think these outfits should be paying you for representing their products. You’re a natural.
@thomastoula8321
@thomastoula8321 2 ай бұрын
Evan, Thanks for the new channel. I am installing an xp600 myself. I sure would like you to explain the grounding/ neutral wiring. I think alot of folks would like this.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
Neutral is a current carrying conductor that the current returns back to the source on. A ground wire is considered a non- current carrying conductor. No electrical current should be on it in normal conditions. It only carries in current during a fault or failure, which gives a safe path for the electricity to ground. So the neutral and grounds always stay separated, so there is no chance of normal current traveling on a ground wire. Neutral and ground are only bonded together at the first breaker panel, or first means of disconnect from the electrical service. After that, the grounds and neutrals are separated.
@AS-tb7kg
@AS-tb7kg 2 ай бұрын
Evan thank you so much for the great instructional video. You sure know your electrical knowlends. Thank so much.
@prepsolar787
@prepsolar787 2 ай бұрын
love the video beautiful setup. i have my 6000xp paired with 3 Orient Power powerwall batteries a bit over 15kwh of back up power plus 10 bifacial solar panels up to 506 watts each . running for 8 months now, and i haven't had any problems with it. running 24/7 nonstop. here in puerto Rico we just had a tropical storm a couple of weeks back where the grid went down for 9 days, and the 6000xp worked flawless!! never lost power
@stopdrpnro
@stopdrpnro 2 ай бұрын
Did you buy the equipment on the island or ship it? Diy install or did you use a company . Looking to minimize my outrageous Luma bill. Thanks!
@prepsolar787
@prepsolar787 2 ай бұрын
@stopdrpnro I bought the inverter at signature solar and the batteries at orient power and they where ship to me. the solar panels I bought here in puerto rico and I diy.
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon 11 күн бұрын
fook me puerto rico has money?
@BigBillFL
@BigBillFL 2 ай бұрын
That is an outstanding "professional" looking installation! Wondering if you are an electrician, it's beautiful work. Thanks for the great vid. I've got the same system sitting in my shop in crate and boxes waiting to be set up. Nice vid, thanks! Looking forward to the next in your series.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I am not a licensed electrician, but I have 25 years experience doing electrical work in an industrial setting.
@Strub3
@Strub3 2 ай бұрын
Really like the new channel. One thing I would like to see is both systems diagrammed out on a white board so I can understand how everything works together. Does one battery system have to run out before the other kicks on, or are they powering different loads?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
Good idea.
@cgutowski471
@cgutowski471 2 ай бұрын
Great video. I also have a 6000xp and for the past 10 months and have been very impressed. For charging, make sure you adjust your overall charge limits and AC charge limits in the app, might be able to get you to the 125-140a charge rate. For true grid failure cutover, have no blink of lights or other interruption on mine when the grid really fails (not flipping a breaker). Manually tripping a breaker does cause a blink/etc, wonder if it's the time for the breaker to truly open that causes it.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I had the AC charge limits set to 125 Amps. and it only output 103 amps on only grid power.
@turtle1723
@turtle1723 2 ай бұрын
​@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Do you need to have more than the 1 battery to get the hire rate.
@duotronic6451
@duotronic6451 2 ай бұрын
Good video. You touched on a few points that had not settled into my brain from other reviews. Off-grid, allows grid charging/passthrough but not net metering. Seamless transitions between grid/off-grid and overloads/recovery. Love for an update once you have 8k solar feeding the 6000xp. ❤❤❤🎉
@dr_Bats
@dr_Bats 3 күн бұрын
Great video my friend. I had liked more if you could focus a little more on how to connect neutral and ground in order to get two 120v circuits. Thanks for the explanation.
@johnlegere478
@johnlegere478 Ай бұрын
Excellent job showing the inverter going through the processes.
@0Hillbilly
@0Hillbilly 2 ай бұрын
When you do the off grid test, could you just run off the EG4 system to see how it performs by itself? Thanks
@JimLarsen108
@JimLarsen108 Ай бұрын
Thanks, great video. I'm wondering why you use 50amp breakers for the XP's AC output in load panel when the inverter's AC output breakers are 25amp?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
If it switches to grid power it can pass through up to 50 amps.
@joeldcoxks
@joeldcoxks 2 ай бұрын
I may down the road use a couple of these to take some of my "on grid" loads to an off grid setup, a phase 2 if you will. After I install my 2 Growatt SPH 10000TL-HU-US setup as a grid-tie install.
@michaelhardy195
@michaelhardy195 2 ай бұрын
Great idea Eco flow delta pro ultra system and 90,000 KWH power whole home
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I priced that. $51,833. I will stick with less than $5000 system.
@pampilgrim2274
@pampilgrim2274 2 ай бұрын
Evan, great channel. I enjoy both of your channels.
@Bowhunters6go8xz6x
@Bowhunters6go8xz6x 2 ай бұрын
Awesome tests and video Evan !
@exploitthechildless1510
@exploitthechildless1510 2 ай бұрын
Another Excellent Video!! I wondered if you are planning on using the generator port? My understanding is that you can use a 30 amp generator to charge the batteries with a two wire start or a grid-tie inverter. I'm currently running on two grid tie inverters and would love to see an integration of grid-tie inverters into hybrid inverters.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I am not sure how the generator works, if itbruns the loads, or charges batteries, or both. I may have to hook something up and test it.
@exploitthechildless1510
@exploitthechildless1510 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects FYI on page 20 of the installation manual it says that you can use the generator port as a 30 amp pass through or to create a micro grid as it will send AC power to grid tie inverters to turn them on and get them to send up to 30amp of power to this port. This comes from the latest version of the installation manual and the latest version of the firmware. It appears this is a new feature.
@brucefreeman5207
@brucefreeman5207 Ай бұрын
This is a very informative and thorough video. Great work!
@Hunter-vb8wo
@Hunter-vb8wo Ай бұрын
Great video! How is your battery charging at 103 amps if the grid breaker is 50 amps? Does the wire coming from the main panel have to be sized for 125 amps?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
Battery charging at 103 amps at 52 volts is 5356 watts. 50 amps at 120 voltage is 6000 watts. The battery charges at high amps lower volts.
@savedforever7702
@savedforever7702 19 сағат бұрын
Very informative video thank you! My question is I'm currently running for the last couple years 2 eg4 6500ex's completely offgrid. They are currently wired using 4 gauge and signature. Solar is offering a buyback program and I'm interested into upgrading to the 6000 XPS. Will the breaker on the 6000xp accept my current 4 gauge or would I have to rewire with 8 gauge? Anyone thanks in advance
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 15 сағат бұрын
I don't know for sure, but I think there is a good chance they would fit.
@arnoldprints
@arnoldprints Ай бұрын
So you do the lockout and the inverter controls the battery and auto back to grid? Like an auto transfer. We are looking at setting up one with battery 30kw backup for temporary loss or due to storms. Grid would fill battery when low and use battery at night to discharge. Is that how this would work or need the 12kw version?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
Yes it is in interlock mode. And the inverter controls the switching between solar, battery and grid automatically. Mine is setup to only charge on solar. But it can be programmed to charge at a certain time or a certain battery state of charge. The 12Kpv inverter works different because it is AC coupled. But effectively does the same thing.
@donaldhoudek2889
@donaldhoudek2889 2 ай бұрын
What is the black board behind the EG4 unit? Great video
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
That is fiber cement board painted black. The inverter needs to mounted to a non-combustable surface.
@sh839c
@sh839c Ай бұрын
Excellent presentation. I'm going to get one.
@SolarinStarke-kt2lm
@SolarinStarke-kt2lm 17 күн бұрын
Are You Using THHN Wire From a combiner box to the inverter?
@johncasper3536
@johncasper3536 2 ай бұрын
Really enjoying your new channel. I’m looking at purchasing the Eg4 wall mount battery with the 6000xp inverter. Eg4 does make a wall mount with a 18 kWh inverter. Saw it on the Signature Solar website. John
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
They make a wall mount with the 18K PV. It is a 12,000 watt inverter with 18,000 of solar charging.
@scottturner7907
@scottturner7907 2 ай бұрын
Great video I have this paired with the EG4 wall mount battery. For my off grid summer cabin. Any advice before I do this? I will not have grid or generator. I also have no WiFi
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I would install it with a 100amp or 70 amp load center breaker panel. Add a couple thousand watts of solar on a simple ground mount. Like the EG4 britemount rack. But I would still look at getting a small generator to charge batteries as a backup. As far as no wifi. The default setting work fine. But you'll just have to get used to the screen if you want to change anything.
@Urban1cycle
@Urban1cycle Ай бұрын
what is that black liner behind the battery and inverter and where do I get it. I'm planning on similar setup but with extra inverter inside my house and wanted to cover the drywall behind it just in case
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
It is Fiber Cement board Painted black. The inverter requires a non combustible surface to be mounted to.
@deannaoverstreet4146
@deannaoverstreet4146 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Evan!
@olddawgdreaming5715
@olddawgdreaming5715 2 ай бұрын
Awesome Evan, thanks for sharing this set up with us. Fred.
@darreneaton3046
@darreneaton3046 Ай бұрын
Where do we terminate surge protection for 2 inverters (off grid, standby genset, 4 dc strings from ground mnt array)??
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
AC surge protection is usually in the breaker box. I usually put Surge protection on solar panels at a junction box. I usually put in a junction box specifically for the surge protection.
@darreneaton3046
@darreneaton3046 Ай бұрын
Got it, i see how these locations give best protection for the inverters, although the standby gen could get struck too this feeder protected covers all circuitry into inverters
@coziii.1829
@coziii.1829 2 ай бұрын
Can you connect straight to house In between grid meter and main breaker box . So you don’t need a critical load cause all of house is . I heard Sol-Ark can
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
This can pass though 50 amps, so the answer is no. A sol-Ark 15K or EG4 18KPV or Canadian Solar EP Cube can pass through 200 amps.
@cowboy3072
@cowboy3072 Ай бұрын
l already have have a transfer switch installed to run off a generator, but want to add solar. Really like your solution and want add the solar controller. What size conduit box did you use below the solar controller and where did you purchase it at?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
There is a link for the conduit box in the description. It is made to match up with the battery.
@denp54z
@denp54z 2 ай бұрын
Good video. I’m wondering when does the switch from grid to battery is there a way in the software to delay the switch back to the grid? Reason I’m asking our power company will switch on and off many times till I get it settled within 30 seconds maybe a minute go on and off on and off. I lost one refrigerator because of that I knowBox between my refrigerator and the plug that wants to power goes off the box delays the power coming back on the fridge raider for three minutes just to prevent the surgeries and stuff anyway is there anything in the software that you can adjust for that just curious thank you
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I don't see any setting, for delaying time to switch back to grid.
@NathanTallack
@NathanTallack 2 ай бұрын
I'd be interested to learn what your DC loss is delivering from your panels all the way across to your house. What voltage are those strings outputting at when you have full array production?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
My new solar panels when I have them mounted. Will be operating at 304 VDC. And 12.84 amps. Running that through a voltage drop calculator at 200 feet of 10 awg wire. I will have a 2% drop in voltage.
@snoman144
@snoman144 2 ай бұрын
Great video
@jacobwarren949
@jacobwarren949 Ай бұрын
I’m still trying to figure out what’s settings you changed to get it to run off grid and charge batteries with over solar only
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
AC charging is disabled. If you are using the App go down to AC charge and select disable. It's a lot harder to do it in the screen.
@rare_wubbox360
@rare_wubbox360 2 ай бұрын
Love this channel too❤️💙
@freedmruk2640
@freedmruk2640 2 ай бұрын
Have you looked into a wind powerd system as a backup for your backup?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
Yes i have looked. I can't find a system that seems to actually work. Lots of bad reviews of wind turbines/generators.
@Thumper807
@Thumper807 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative video, really helping me figure out what direction I want to go with my solar adventure. One question, did you consider the 18k PV from EG4? If you did what made you decide on the 6000XP over it?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
The agreement I have with the power company, limits me to 10K of AC power production (as stamped on the inverters output) So I really can't add any more AC coupled/Grid tied inverters or I would be breaking the contract. Plus the 6000xp is more budget friendly. I will consider putting a 12kPV or 18kPV on the farm side of the property.
@trophyfishn9757
@trophyfishn9757 2 ай бұрын
Wow, Illinois power is hard on solar producers. My rural cooperative allows 25kw for production and 5cents per kwh on average or half retail for time of use. Granted this is rural indiana. Im guessing illinois needs to pay for all the nuke plants they have which is 10 I believe. Indiana has zero.
@alm3539
@alm3539 2 ай бұрын
I am new to the idea of solar batteries and inverters etc. That being said, about how long would a system like yours Evan run a 3 ton heat pump some lights and a fridge before having to recharge the batteries. Can the batteries be charged using a portable generator? Thanks for any feedback!
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
My 3 ton AC unit is the largest power consumer in my house. Just the heat pump, not the air circulation unit uses 11 to 18kW Hours in a day depending on outside temperature. So maybe 12 to 16 hours without any solar charging. You would need more battery to run a AC unit longer. You can charge the batteries using a EG4 chargeverter and a generator. I am not sure if the generator input on the 6000XP charges the batteries or run loads, or both.
@keneola
@keneola 2 ай бұрын
I'm surprised that it doesn't seem to be using transiant power tech like super capacitor (or the battery tech like those 10KWh induction cooktop use) to handle those power source loss flickering. Still its really cool to see this sort of all-in-one inverter that basically supports just about any type of power source. I'm not sure how to ask this because I don't know the technical terms for it but does it handle inconsistent power sources like wind or hydro? It would be amazing if you had some sort of elevation changing waterflow in your property and got hydropower up. I'm sort of assuming solar is the same way but I'm not sure.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
If you wanted wind or hydrogen power. You would need a charger controller specific to those items. And then it would hook to the battery to charge it.
@beebop9808
@beebop9808 2 ай бұрын
The charge current is likely hitting a limit set by the battery BMS or the battery is asking for the current level from the charge controller. Wouldn't think that the panel is just coming up short that much. You'd have to get into the battery configuration if that's possible? I've got six battery packs connected to three controllers and have the charge and discharge current crowbarred at 50 amps on each battery. So my DC bus basically has a 300 amp limit. Your system is probably working as it's supposed to.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
the battery has a max charging current of 200 Amps. I could easily see the difference between AC charging only and AC plus solar, by turning off and on the solar disconnnect. Charging increased when solar of introduced. and charging decreased back to 101 amps when solar was shut off.
@stevenh1803
@stevenh1803 2 ай бұрын
Great video Evan, looking to do something very similar with the XP6000. Can you tell me what circuits you have in your critical panel, and the amps. Trying to get a rough idea as to how many I could possibly convert the same way or if I should go to the EG4 12K. Thanks
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I have all my lights for the inside of the house. Microwave, Fridge, Deep Freeze, Propane hot water heater, Propane Furnace & HVAC Controls, outlets for living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, & my Fireplace air circulation fan. I usually am using between 500 and 1200 watts. If I use the microwave or other devices the watts will hit just above 3000 watts. So I don't use the full output of the 6000 XP.
@scottbalak7123
@scottbalak7123 2 ай бұрын
Are you running the same panels for your two different inverters? Or did you install did you install some new strings? I ended up going with the 10k GroWatt for my DIY. In MA we have full net metering up 10 kw, so $/kw you just can't beat it. Had a little starting growing pains but so far she's been pretty rock solid.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I unwired one array from the EP Cube system and wired it to the 6000XP.
@tarheelgarden
@tarheelgarden 2 ай бұрын
if you buy more solar panels, which ones would you get and why? thx
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I bought 20 more solar panels. They are Canadian solar 390 watt. So I can put 3900 watts on each solar input, for a total of 7800 watts. I choice them because I could almost max out the system, and they were a good price. The amperage matched up the 6000XP very well. They are out of stock now. If I was looking for a different solar panel. I would look for one around 12 to 14 operating amps. If i was looking at bifacial panels, I would make sure the Bifacial gain was under the 16 operating amps. Because that is max operating Solar input of the 6000XP.
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon 11 күн бұрын
in USA they always seem to end up with 2 or 3 brands in each space, that are often unavailable in europe but in europe we often have a dozen brands competing in each space. decent item tho well reviewed
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 9 күн бұрын
united states have a different power frequency and voltage. So inverters we use, are only sold in the united states, they don't work other places. and Likewise, we can't really use European inverters.
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon 9 күн бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects yeahh o course :)
@bigfoot-bf5wp
@bigfoot-bf5wp 2 ай бұрын
I am all in with your channel😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@NathanTallack
@NathanTallack 2 ай бұрын
Is it possible your charge current was less than the 125A because it was also delivering to your loads? I imagine the inverter needs to still serve the loads while it is charging the batteries right?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I was not suppling any loads when I first charged the battery. It was only charging.
@donaldhoudek2889
@donaldhoudek2889 2 ай бұрын
Just a request... I will be mounting my EG4 6000XP when my battery arrives sometime this week and I just have one request. While the battery is charging what is the temperature of the air being exhausted by the unit with the fans running? Just curious. Thanks Don
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I did a text for you. My basement isn65 degrees Fahrenheit. The fans were blowing out 74 degree air. I turned on AC charging. After 10 minutes I checked the fans andb95 degree was the highest temp I saw.
@donaldhoudek2889
@donaldhoudek2889 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Thank you very much. The area that I am putting the 6000XP and 14.3 kW battery is a small area and was wondering if I need to drop an AC duct into it. I guess I will. Have a GREAT DAY! Battery is due to arrive this afternoon.
@stanvanholton3439
@stanvanholton3439 2 ай бұрын
Great great video!
@ianhaggart1438
@ianhaggart1438 2 ай бұрын
Excellent work there sir.. Question for you.. are you using the portable power stations you originally got in the systems you now have installed? Stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I use the Delta max around the property. But I really don't use the Delta pro's. I have loaned them out when people had power out for days.
@ianhaggart1438
@ianhaggart1438 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Thanks for the reply. Though I hadn't seen much of them.. stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@Poorehouse
@Poorehouse 2 ай бұрын
Evan, I wasn’t able to find the max charge spec for the powerpro on the Signature Solar website. While the inverter might be capable of 120ADC max charge, the battery might be the limiting factor. With the inverter talking to the battery it might be throttling the charge rate down…
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
If you look at the spec sheet of the indoor power pro battery (top section) the max charge is 200A, but the recommended is 60-160A. So the BMS should allow it to charge at 125A
@garybachelder8306
@garybachelder8306 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects You may need to severely deplete the battery before it will show that full amps.
@Sweetbabyrayrayo
@Sweetbabyrayrayo Ай бұрын
Do you have a single line diagram you can post?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
Good idea.
@cory8837
@cory8837 2 ай бұрын
Mine has a internal communication fault. It won't accept the pv. Tier 1 tech at signature solar couldn't fix it. We'll see what tier 2 support says on Monday. I've had it installed for 3 weeks. 😢
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
got to hate it when it doesn't work out of the box. I am sure they will replace it, if they cant get it resolved. But that's still very frustrating.
@bigjohnharvey
@bigjohnharvey 19 күн бұрын
Awesome!!
@duckthis17
@duckthis17 27 күн бұрын
I'm new to solar and am a bit confused on how this unit would work off grid if it has to have a 220v connection from the grid ?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 26 күн бұрын
The transfer switch switches between as needed. As opposed to starting a generator. It is the best of both worlds. It only uses the grid if it needs the extra power or if batteries are low.
@blankenmom
@blankenmom 2 ай бұрын
I know it's not solar, but it is for off-grid/power down situations - at some point could you do one or two video's on personal wind turbines? We live in the sad, dark, wet PNW and only see the sun 3 months of the year. Solar still works, but isn't as efficient as most places. We do however get a crazy amount of wind. It's also nice to be able to pull some power at night when solar is done for the day. (For the people getting ready to tell me wind isn't very efficient - I know. But it's more efficient than solar at night, or on extremely cloudy days, when there is a very good wind. So basically 9 months out of the year here.) I'm looking at adding a VAWT to our system and would like to see other people's set ups that aren't "duct taped" together like a lot of wind turbine set ups.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I have been searching for a small wind turbine that works. I haven't found one that seems to work as advertised.
@davidbailey3289
@davidbailey3289 2 ай бұрын
Ok so I can't seem to get anyone else to answer. Can you run this system with just batteries and possibly a generator or do you actually have to put an AC input source.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I doesn't seem to have generator settings that you can adjust. So at first glance I don't think it will work that way. You could get an EG4 charge verter and use that to charge the batteries manually. But I don't see where you can change any generator or generator auto start settings.
@davidbailey3289
@davidbailey3289 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects What I was referring to was the ability to wire a generator to the blue breakers.
@johnzink3309
@johnzink3309 2 ай бұрын
Thx
@lilricky2515
@lilricky2515 Ай бұрын
The only issue I've found with the EG4 6K, is that it mysteriously phones home, via the WIFI dongle, but blocking those IP's in my router fixed that.
@Fletch001
@Fletch001 2 ай бұрын
Unbelievable price point..!
@gillygun1
@gillygun1 2 ай бұрын
Evan, big fan here. Can you do me a favor and explain how does the grid work with the 6000xp from the original breaker box (how’s the grid breaker work if the main switch is cut off?) I so confused there. Thanks.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
The typical installations the main breaker box would be powered from the grid and would lose power in a grid down situation. But in normal running conditions would provide a backup power source for the 6000XP. The 6000XP would be powering loads that you would want to have working when the grid is down. I hope that answers your question.
@gillygun1
@gillygun1 2 ай бұрын
I’m talking about how is grid tied to original box to recharge the battery (if the original system is down). How does 6000xp switch back if not enough battery or solar panel power?
@donaldpoole-e5x
@donaldpoole-e5x 2 ай бұрын
Hello. Which app did you use? Thanks
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
"EG4 Monitor"
@donaldpoole-e5x
@donaldpoole-e5x 2 ай бұрын
Ok thanks
@blackbumble9988
@blackbumble9988 2 ай бұрын
What's noise level of of these systems?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I think the spec sheet says around 58 decibels at 3 feet away.
@sciglassblower
@sciglassblower 2 ай бұрын
I have 2 Off Grid. The only issue is Generator Connection. Must use 1 Generator connected to All 6000XP's due to phase match. Generator must be at stable RPM or be Inverter Generator. You know how much a Generator like that can cost especially if you have a large system with 4 or more because it must be able to handle the load plus! Solution: All In One's Should have a True Charger built in like the ChargeVerter, Not use the Inverter in reverse. It is time for EG4 to really be the leader and Make the Change! Yes, you can get a bunch of ChargeVerter's at an additional cost. Make sure you start the generator and apply power to the ChargeVerter before switching on the ChargeVerter or it will trip your 6000XP's shutting them down momentarily causing all kind of issues off grid. It is much cheaper to be able to use multiple 6000watt minimum continuous inverter generators hooked up individually to All-In-One's if they had a true charging feature. Cheaper to replace, cheaper to run because you can run 1, 2, 3 etc according to need at that time. I purchased 2 ChargeVerter's because I had no choice. Oh, forgot, if you run a generator that does not have less then 3% distortion, it will damage the 6000XP. Just don't use the Generator Feature At ALL and let EG4 know how you feel about that.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
Yes, you need an inverter generator that has less than 3% THD to use the Generator input.
@joeblais6855
@joeblais6855 2 ай бұрын
You can’t share the conduit for the input n output panel to the eg4 without derating the wire as you have more than three current carrying conductors per the nec
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
Yes, you are correct. I would need to de-rate to 80%. Which would make the wire rated for 44 amps. Even though it is technically a violation, they are in the same conduit for only 16 inches. I don't think I will go back an change it.
@joeblais6855
@joeblais6855 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects didn’t think you would but if you use 90c wire you’d probably squeeze by for ‘government work’ lol but had to mention it nevertheless. Goal is to make things intrinsically safe
@LONE-SOUL
@LONE-SOUL Ай бұрын
does anyone think this inverter would be a bad idea for a moving vehicle? like an RV, skoolie, Van, etc.? I have not seen any videos of this inverter in a moving vehicle, why is that?
@MultiLEGODOG
@MultiLEGODOG 2 ай бұрын
they suck at unbalance loads otherwise their fine, other than it won't last long. a month looking at these that is what I found good luck
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I ran 180 watts on one leg and 3250 watts on the other leg, unbalanced and over loaded on second phase. It ran for over 6 minutes, then I stopped the test. Seemed to run unbalanced fine. When I pushed the second phase to 3600 watts it switched to grid, as it should.
@MultiLEGODOG
@MultiLEGODOG 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects well you have to keep us posted on how it works, I did about 6 months of research on all aspects, and finally gave up due to the lack of knowing how it affects your home insurance etc. ul listings being legit on panels, batteries, inverters, hard telling over the internet
@craigflatley7370
@craigflatley7370 2 ай бұрын
🇨🇦👍
@jeremykagak3328
@jeremykagak3328 22 күн бұрын
Man I can't wait to get this system, let's say the g watt is probably about to light me up 😢.... Waste of money and 0 help from c service😮
@michaelhardy195
@michaelhardy195 2 ай бұрын
EMP proof
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
EMP shield
@michaelhardy195
@michaelhardy195 2 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects yes
@briha3142
@briha3142 2 ай бұрын
Wait! You said it’s the largest inverter EG4 makes, but that’s NOT true! (They make the 18 Kpv Inverter, and they just came out with the EG4 12Kw Inverter!) Why you say that?!
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I said it is the largest "Off Grid Inverter they make" The 18KPV and 12KPV are Hybrid inverters.
@--_DJ_--
@--_DJ_-- 2 ай бұрын
Do you think you should be doing a bit of a written disclaimer on this kind of video? I'd hate to see you get into legal trouble from someone doing something dumb and blaming you.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
I might add some text.
@coziii.1829
@coziii.1829 2 ай бұрын
Why would you don’t people have brains 🧠 . He is just showing his version not really a how to .
@--_DJ_--
@--_DJ_-- 2 ай бұрын
@@coziii.1829 Because there are people like you out there.
@BobHaviland-oo5nq
@BobHaviland-oo5nq 2 ай бұрын
Evan, I love your farm videos, but tech is a whole different ball game. Don't mean to be negative, sorry , but I don't care to watch what technology companies are coming out with. So I won't be tuning in.Just my opinion. Best to you and Rebecca.
@--_DJ_--
@--_DJ_-- 2 ай бұрын
@@BobHaviland-oo5nq That is why he started the second channel, you are not alone.
@fjcoughlin
@fjcoughlin 13 күн бұрын
You provided way too little detail
@quickquote1568
@quickquote1568 2 ай бұрын
No it's not the best inverter. It only offers a wimpy 2X surge capacity and this lightweight inverter doesn't even include an iron core output transformer to provide galvanic isolation for safe operation. No thanks.
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
What all in one inverter is a low frequency inverter(has a transformer) and is better?
@davidburkhart9184
@davidburkhart9184 Ай бұрын
With that being grid tied did you have to get your electric company to inspect it?
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects Ай бұрын
On my grid tied system, the power company inspected it. But this off grid system was not inspected by the power company. Because it isn't tied to the grid, it has built in transfer switch.
@darrellallison3658
@darrellallison3658 Ай бұрын
This might be out of scope. How does this stack against EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra?
@asc684
@asc684 2 ай бұрын
Hello Evan, I am just considering an off-grid system for my rural home here in Germany. I categorised also critical loads and standard loads. Critical loads would be all IT (router, switches, smart home, surveillance), freezers, guiding/night lights, important flood lights, power sockets for radio/TV/phone chargers). Did I miss something? Would be great to get your input in case. I am enjoying your channels so much! Please continue this way! Arno
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects
@CountryViewSolar-DIYProjects 2 ай бұрын
You might want someway to cook food. A microwave or kitchen outlets for coffee pot, toaster oven etc. Also refrigerator might be a choice, if outages are several hours. Also bathroom lights might be handy.
@asc684
@asc684 2 ай бұрын
Hallo Evan, thanks for replying. I considered this, but in a different way. We do have a gas powered second kitchen in our barn. So the primary one can be w/o electricity in case.
@ingenieroobras3101
@ingenieroobras3101 16 күн бұрын
this video does not show either of the 2 electric panels open so none of this makes sense
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